39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fiks, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Portland, OR?
Dr. Vladimir Fiks, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Portland, OR. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Fiks completed his residency at Oregon Health Sciences University. He is a member of the American Board of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Academy of Pain Medicine, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, American Pain Society, International Spinal Injection Society, Oregon Medical Association, and Interventional Orthopedics Foundation. Dr. Fiks is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fiks’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fiks’s office at (503) 295-0730.
Where did Dr. Fiks go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Oregon Health Science University
Residency: Oregon Health Sciences University
Is Dr. Fiks board certified as an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Vladimir Fiks, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Fiks speak?
Dr. Fiks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
What conditions does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Fiks typically treat?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Fiks diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Fiks. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
Also known as:
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
Also known as:
- Pain Disorder with Psychological Factors
- Mental Disorder
- Pain
- Psychogenic Pain
- Chronic Pain with Mental Health Issues
- Stress-Related Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- F4542: Pain disorder with related psychological factors
Also known as:
- Neck Spondylosis
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
What procedures does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Fiks typically perform?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Fiks performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Fiks. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
CPT Codes:
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
- 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
Also known as:
- Implanted Pain Pump Reprogramming and Refill
- Intrathecal pump refill
- Epidural pump management
- Pain pump adjustment
- Implanted drug pump service
CPT Codes:
- 62369: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming and refill
Also known as:
- Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
- Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
- Cervical Facet Injection
- Thoracic Facet Injection
- Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64490: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; single level
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
CPT Codes:
- 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
- Cervical Facet Injection
- Thoracic Facet Injection
- Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
- Spinal Joint Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64491: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Lumbar/Sacral)
- Lumbar Facet Joint Denervation
- Sacral Facet Nerve Block
- Radiofrequency Ablation for Back Pain
CPT Codes:
- 64635: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, single facet joint
Also known as:
- Nerve Ablation for Neck or Upper Back Pain
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Neck
- Cervical Facet Denervation
- Thoracic Facet Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64633: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); cervical or thoracic, single facet joint
Does Dr. Fiks accept my insurance?
Dr. Fiks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (503) 295-0730 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fiks accept in Portland, OR?
Dr. Fiks in Portland, OR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Atrio Holding Company
Cambia Health Solutions
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Oregon
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Fiks' office located?
Dr. Vladimir Fiks' Primary Practice
10305 SW Park Way Ste 300
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 295-0730
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 193 reviews
Office Experience
98% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
97% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
90% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
95% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Vladimir Fiks an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Fiks has been rated and reviewed by 193 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Fiks, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Memberships & Associations
American Board of Anesthesiology and Pain Management
Professional Member
American Society of Anesthesiologists
Professional Member
American Academy of Pain Medicine
Professional Member
American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
Professional Member
American Pain Society
Professional Member
International Spinal Injection Society
Professional Member
Oregon Medical Association
Professional Member
Interventional Orthopedics Foundation
Professional Member
What is Dr. Fiks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fiks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063418333.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fiks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fiks
What is Dr. Vladimir Fiks's specialty?
Dr. Fiks is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near Portland, OR.
What does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist do?
Interventional pain medicine focuses on diagnosing and treating pain and related disorders using interventional techniques. It is primarily aimed at managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, either as a standalone treatment or in combination with other therapeutic approaches.
Is this Dr. Vladimir Fiks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fiks is affiliated with Providence St. Vincent Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Vladimir Fiks accepting new patients in Portland, OR?
Yes, Dr. Vladimir Fiks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vladimir Fiks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fiks's office at (503) 295-0730 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vladimir Fiks?
Please contact Dr. Fiks's office at (503) 295-0730 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vladimir Fiks have?
Dr. Vladimir Fiks is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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